The nurse in a community clinic recognizes that older women face various barriers to obtaining health care. The barriers that must be overcome include: Note: Credit will only be given if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text:

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Transportation difficulties, lack of health coverage, and symptom-specific treatment are common barriers older women face in accessing healthcare. Transportation issues can limit their ability to reach healthcare services, lack of health coverage can make healthcare unaffordable, and a focus on symptom-specific treatment may overlook comprehensive care needs. Adequate research on chronic conditions is not a barrier but a need, and the Family and Medical Leave Act is related to employment and caregiving leave, not a direct barrier to accessing healthcare.

The Nurse in a Community Clinic Recognizes That Older Women